Coppin State University women’s volleyball senior Coco Figueroa was named the MEAC Volleyball Defensive Player of the Week by the league office Monday afternoon. It marked Figueroa’s fourth award of the 2026 season and the 11th of her career.
Figueroa Leads the MEAC in Digs
Figueroa, a senior from Bayamon, Puerto Rico, averaged 4.0 digs per set in two three-set victories the previous week. She also totaled six assists and six aces across the two matches.
Figueroa recorded 13 digs, five assists and four aces in a sweep at UMES. Three days later, she added 11 digs, two aces and one assist against Delaware State.
Figueroa leads the MEAC with 437 total digs, averaging 4.08 per set. She ranks second on the Eagles with 43 aces, averaging 0.40 per set, and 100 assists, averaging 0.93 per set.
She ranks third in Coppin State history with 1,655 digs and 154 aces and is 15 digs away from passing Gabrielle Otero (‘14) for second on Coppin State’s all-time list and fourth in MEAC history.
Cherisse Atilano Adds Offensive Production
Sophomore outside hitter Cherisse Atilano recorded 36 kills, averaging 6.0 per set, while hitting .443 in the two sweeps. She had 16 kills on .441 hitting and six digs against UMES before recording a season-high 20 kills on .444 hitting and six digs against Delaware State.
Atilano ranks 11th in Coppin State history with 669 kills and has surpassed 300 kills for the season. The Eagles were 21-8 overall and 12-1 in MEAC play.
Coppin State Secures the Top MEAC Tournament Seed
Coppin State had secured the No. 1 seed in the MEAC Tournament. The Eagles were scheduled to close the regular season at Morgan State on Friday, Nov. 13, at 6 p.m. on the MEAC Network.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
Figueroa’s fourth weekly defensive award of the season highlights her production for a Coppin State team that secured the top MEAC Tournament seed. Her conference-leading dig total and position on Coppin State’s career lists add individual significance to the Eagles’ postseason outlook.
Source: Original report
